Install Guidelines
How to Choose a Surface?
Concrete
- Most Popular Choice
- Strong, Level, and Durable Foundation
- Additional Grading may be Needed
- More Expensive, but Less Ongoing Maintenance
- Need 3000 PSI Concrete Pad
- 2 Weeks Concrete Cure Time
- Anchors are Drilled into the Concrete Pad
- Anchors are 6 inches from Every Stud
Gravel
- Not as Stable or Durable as Concrete
- Surface Must be Level
- Must be Well-Compacted to Prevent Shifting and Settling
Asphalt
- Not as Durable as Concrete
- Prone to Cracking and Shifting
- Must be Smooth and Level
Dirt (Bare Ground)
- Must be Graded
- Must be Well-Compacted
- Must have Proper Drainage to Prevent Water Pooling
Choosing the Correct Building Anchors
Anchoring a steel building is a critical step, regardless of foundation type. For concrete slabs or poured footers, concrete anchors are required to ensure proper structural stability. When installing on unimproved ground, the site must be leveled and equipped with an appropriate ground anchor system to maintain safety and code compliance. Proper anchoring prevents shifting or uplift and ensures long-term durability. The appropriate anchoring method will depend on specific site conditions.
